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X49 KRD

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 KRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,263 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ball joint dust covers deteriorating

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

play steering in general

Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play steering in general

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ball joint dust covers deteriorating

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some dust covers deteriorating

some play steering and suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,196 miles

both sill panels corroding and weak on and near prescribed areas

play steering joints

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack/arms

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack/arms

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 58,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,712 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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X49 KRD is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X49 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X49 KRD is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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